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Roy Bassett Bennett

Male 1899 - 1975  (76 years)


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  • Name Roy Bassett Bennett 
    Born 27 Jul 1899  Johnstown, Fulton County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 14 Nov 1975  Little Falls Hospital, Little Falls, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Roy was adopted by Marcus Bennett after his marriage to Minda when Roy was in his teens.

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      Roy Bennett

      Roy Bennett, 76 of Fort Plain, RD3 (Hessville), was stricken at his home and pronounced dead at Little Falls Hospital on Nov. 14, 1975.

      He was born July 27,1899 in Johnstown, NY. son of Mark and Mina Bassett Bennett .

      He was a self employed dairy farmer for most of his working life, and lived in the Town of Canajoharie until moving to Hessville nearly 40 years ago.

      Roy went to school through the 6th grade. He was always studying and learning. Roy was a farmer raised chickens and he had an egg route. He taught himself to play the violin.

      He was a carpenter and mason , he built several houses, barns and garages in the area. He also worked on the construction of the NYS Thruway and The South Minden Fire House.

      Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Albert (Mabel) Scott of Fort Plain, RD3; a son Cyrus Duesler of Dolgeville; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren.

      Final resting place in Freysbush Cemetery.

      We were so lucky to have such a wonderful grandfather. He taught us so much about life and showed us how we could do anything we put our mind to. We were so lucky to grow up with him in our life everyday because he chose to share his home and life with our family.
    Person ID I17493  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 31 Mar 2016 

    Father Marcus Bennett,   b. Abt 1875,   d. Deceased 
    Relationship Adopted 
    Mother Mina Bassett,   b. 28 Sep 1877, Charlestown, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Dec 1944, St. Mary's Hospital, Amsterdam, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Married 26 Jan 1915 
    Family ID F04959  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Florence Manchester,   d. Deceased 
    Married 17 Sep 1917 
    Children 
    +1. Cyrus Leroy Bennett Duesler,   b. 16 Jun 1918, Sprout Brook, Town of Canajoharie, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jan 1993, Dolgeville, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)  [Natural]
    +2. Mabel Marie Bennett,   b. 17 Mar 1923, Gloversville, Fulton County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Feb 2011, Inverness, Citrus County, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years)
    Family ID F06946  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart